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Re: 5 Days in December: Winter Break Fun

Julia Hunter — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:55:27 -0000

I have so many puzzles that I need to do. Every year I pull out this Disney Christmas puzzle and say I'm going to do it and I get so busy that I never get to it. I like to do a lot of nothing during winter break, I think you are right that this week exists to give moms some time-off.

Re: Fadra’s Gift Guide for Entertainment Lovers

Fadra — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:20:22 -0000

If I were to succumb to the family decals, that would be the one I would get!

Re: Fadra’s Gift Guide for Entertainment Lovers

Fadra — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:20:05 -0000

If only I knew who John Snow was...

Re: Step Back in Time For Christmas at Mount Vernon

Elizabeth Parker Kuhn — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:51:05 -0000

That's pretty cool. I visited Mount Vernon in October (and it was HOT - like 85 out) when I was visiting a DC friend of mine.

Re: A Parent’s Guide to Trollhunters

Fadra — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:29:08 -0000

I thought FOR SURE that you were wrong but, sure enough, you are RIGHT! Thanks for the correction! I found the best NotEnrique photo I could to make the replacement. But have to admit, they did look alike!

Re: A Parent’s Guide to Trollhunters

AngoraAlpaca — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:42:20 -0000

Hi, your picture of NotEnrique is not NotEnrique, but a Goblin.

Re: How to Watch ‘The Shape of Water’

Elizabeth Parker Kuhn — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:52:27 -0000

OOH. I really want to see this one and I'm busy the night of the screening, so I'll for sure be using MoviePass. :)

Re: Spending Family Holiday Time in Gettysburg

Fadra — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:26:58 -0000

Generally speaking, me + history = boring. I had been once as an adult to the battlefield and it just didn't do much for me. But everything OUTSIDE of the battlefield is what gets me excited. PLUS - they have so many wineries and cideries. It would make a perfect work trip!!!

Re: Spending Family Holiday Time in Gettysburg

Julia Hunter — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:09:59 -0000

My husband loves Gettysburg, he goes camping with a group of friends near there every year and he's always trying to get me to go to Gettysburg. I was following your trip on social media and this has me considering a visit to Gettysburg.

Re: Fadra’s Gift Guide for Entertainment Lovers

shelly — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:45:11 -0000

I love the Star Wars family decal for the car window!

Re: Fadra’s Gift Guide for Entertainment Lovers

Shannon Entin — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:09:13 -0000

That John Snow backpack is awesome. I might have to pick that up for someone...

Re: The Best and Worst of My Reading List This Year

Fadra — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:02:38 -0000

I was a co-coach. We read 3 (I think) of the books together. Some were a struggle but some were fantastic! My neighbor just recommended other Diane Chamberlain books. I know a lot of people felt like you did about The Breakdown but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm reading a book now that I'm loving - My Husband's Wife. It'll be on my list next year!

Re: The Best and Worst of My Reading List This Year

shellthings — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:26:00 -0000

I really liked Final Girls. And enjoy anything from Diane Chamberlain. I was a little let down by The Breakdown. It didn't live up to Behind Closed Doors for me.

I didn't know you were a BOB coach. My oldest is on his school's team. I read a lot of the books on his list, though I'm still HORRIBLE at the action competition questions.

Re: CoolSculpting Part 3: The Results!

Anne — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:32:22 -0000

Thank you for sharing your 3 part story and pictures of your results. I am one week post-op and I'm currently experiencing the bloating and nerve regeneration. I went through a natural, no epidural birth and a 23 hour labor period with my first child and the nerve regeneration over these past few days makes my natural birth feel like a cake walk! Luckily, I'd had leftover pain killers from a foot surgery a few months prior! Those things have saved me. And your part 3 gives me hope that all the pain is worth it. I had 4 sections of my abs, flanks, lower back and inner thighs done. The only hurt comes from the abdomen, all the other areas are tingle and sensitive free. You look great and I'm very appreciative of your blog!

Re: Disney Pixar’s COCO is a Cultural Treat for Families

Elizabeth Parker Kuhn — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:17:57 -0000

Yeah, I didn't think THAT much into it, lol, but it's interesting to think about. I saw it again with my mom yesterday, partially so I could see the Frozen short, ha, and we both enjoyed it.

Re: Disney Pixar’s COCO is a Cultural Treat for Families

Fadra — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:13:53 -0000

It's funny - I put a lot of thought into the timeline. Like - if Ernesto died in 1952, could he have been who Miguel thought he was? But it all worked out. I hate that I analyze everything. I can't just enjoy anymore!!

Re: Upgrading My Bedroom Style with a Nectar Mattress

Fadra — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:12:39 -0000

Thanks for asking! Yes, I've been sleeping on it since September. We're now nearing the end of November and I still love it. My sister just visited at Thanksgiving and was so interested in our mattress. She's only had a memory foam topper and didn't like it but really liked this bed!

Re: Upgrading My Bedroom Style with a Nectar Mattress

Mary H — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 18:26:15 -0000

Great video! We just ordered a Nectar a couple of days ago and I can't wait for it to be delivered. Probably three week :(. I have been really happy so far with their CS as I have had a million questions. I spent quite a bit of time researching memory foam mattresses (and others) before deciding on them. Fingers crossed it helps my low back and shoulder pain that pops up occasionally from being 55 and doing Crossfit 4-6x week.

I noticed this was from September. Curious as to how you like it currently. Still loving it?

Re: Disney Pixar’s COCO is a Cultural Treat for Families

Elizabeth Parker Kuhn — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:05:46 -0000

Agreed ... fantastic movie. I did want to know how old Coco was, though :) I don't think they say. She had to be like 100!

Re: Will Daddy’s Home 2 become a new holiday classic?

JessicaGottlieb — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:04:40 -0000

OMG

Re: Will Daddy’s Home 2 become a new holiday classic?

Fadra — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:23:50 -0000

I must have been thinking of Frank Farrell, my second grade crush.

As for the rest, we all pick and choose where we lend our support and how we get our entertainment. From what I've been reading, there isn't much left to watch in "good conscience" anyway.

Re: Will Daddy’s Home 2 become a new holiday classic?

AmandaJoy — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:23:22 -0000

I'm sorry, I have to. First off, it's spelled Ferrell. But second, any support for Mel Gibson - especially in light of what is going on in this industry right now -- is an affront to women and, frankly, Jewish people.

Re: Will Bad Moms Christmas become a new holiday classic?

Fadra — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:20:18 -0000

It's a lot of cheap jokes. When you cut that out, I loved watching the mother-daughter relationships but you can't really cut that out!

Re: Will Bad Moms Christmas become a new holiday classic?

Heidi Strawser — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:14:58 -0000

I appreciate your review. I haven't even seen previews for this one, but what I have seen looks exactly as you described - as a movie that I just wouldn't enjoy. My idea of funny or comical is not what you described. :( So, in other words, I'm right there with you. I don't think this is my type of movie either.

Re: A Disney Girl Does Universal Orlando

Elizabeth Parker Kuhn — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:34:19 -0000

I'd mostly be going to Universal for Harry Potter stuff :) thanks for the post!